Manager, Financial Advisory Services

4 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Finance and Treasury Board

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Permanent

**Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**:5/18/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province’s financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services - including the preparation of the provincial budget - as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible.

We are constantly looking for new and better ways to plan, manage, budget and invest.

**About Our Opportunity**:
As the _Manager, Financial Advisory Services_, you will be responsible for providing financial advice and direction across all branches of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD). You will be responsible for the overall budget and forecast process for EECD, including the financial management of the tangible capital assets (TCA) program. You will be responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely financial information to meet budget, forecast, and financial reporting requirements, to meet client requirements as needed, and to provide budget assistance and financial planning advice and analysis.

As the _Manager, Financial Advisory Services_, you will report to the Director, Financial Advisory Services.

**Primary Accountabilities**:

- Responsible for the monthly forecast process (both operating and capital), including supporting staff in the completion of forecast submission documents; communication with cost center managers to assist with the forecast process; and communicating and explaining forecasts and variances to senior management and Treasury Board Office.
- Manages the budget process for EECD, including the development of the operating, capital and revenue budget documents; briefing management throughout the budget process; preparing the estimates briefing book; and assisting at estimates debates.
- Coordinates and monitors month-end and year-end accounting processes, including monthly general ledger account reconciliations; preparation, reconciliation, and submission of working papers for year-end audit requirements and schedules for annual financial audit; and evaluates and prepares accruals and other adjusting or closing entries.
- Regularly provides financial analysis and advice on a variety of projects throughout the department.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or commerce along with a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA), and a minimum of 5 years of management and supervisory experience. An acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

While not required, it is considered an asset if you are proficient with the Corporate Financial Management (SAP) System and Salary Analysis System (SAS).

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Equivalency**:
**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

**What We Offer**:

- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules

**Pay Grade**:_ _EC 12

**Salary Range**:_ _$3,561.95 - $4,452.43 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
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